{"id":"recipe_6830b53c0d","slug":"harissa-sauce","title":"Harissa Sauce","description":"A fiery, smoky North African chili paste that serves as the backbone of Tunisian and Maghrebi cuisine. This intense condiment combines dried chilies, aromatic spices, and garlic for a versatile heat.","serves":16,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"100g dried red chili peppers","name":"Red Chili","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dried","notes":"Baklouti, Guajillo, or Bird's Eye for extra heat","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"4 garlic cloves, peeled","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"peeled","notes":"fresh","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tsp coriander seeds","name":"Coriander Seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"toasted","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"toasted","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp caraway seeds","name":"Caraway Seed","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"toasted","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp sea salt","name":"Sea Salt","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"120 ml extra virgin olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"plus extra for storage","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tbsp lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"fresh","notes":"optional for acidity","group":"liquid","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the dried chilies in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 20 minutes until softened.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the dried chilies","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Grind them into a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.","group":"Preparation","title":"Toast the coriander, cumin, and caraway seeds","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Drain the chilies and remove the stems and seeds (keep some seeds if you want it extra hot).","group":"Preparation","title":"Drain the chilies","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a food processor, combine the chilies, garlic, ground spices, salt, and lemon juice. Pulse until a coarse paste forms.","group":"Blending","title":"Combine the chilies, garlic, ground spices, salt, and lemon juice","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the paste is smooth and glossy.","group":"Blending","title":"With the processor running, slowly drizzle","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"}],"notes":"For a smokier flavor, you can roast the garlic before blending. If you prefer a milder sauce, remove all seeds from the chilies before soaking.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Tunisian"]},"course":["sauce"],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Food processor","Spice grinder","Small skillet"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","paleo","keto","low_carb","mediterranean"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cup","note":"approximately 240ml"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Store in a glass jar and top with a layer of olive oil to keep it fresh."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Always use a clean spoon to prevent mold and top with fresh oil after each use.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_6830b53c0d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=149c058e-8fc2-4272-800e-39b69d6179c9","imageAlt":"Harissa Sauce — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spicy","condiment","paste","african","chili","harissa"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Harissa Sauce","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T23:05:41.713Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T23:05:41.713Z","related":[{"id":"piri_piri_abb399d24a","slug":"authentic-african-piri-piri-sauce","title":"Authentic African Piri-Piri Sauce","description":"A fiery, tangy, and aromatic chili sauce originating from the African-Portuguese fusion traditions of Mozambique and Angola. 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